Don, Hahn & Rosenberg — Hour 2 Summary (November 26, 2025)

Episode Overview

In this lively hour of ESPN New York’s Don, Hahn & Rosenberg show, hosts Alan Hahn, Peter Rosenberg, and Don La Greca are joined by veteran sportswriter and Hall of Fame voter Gary Myers. The trio dive deep into the ongoing debate over Eli Manning’s Hall of Fame candidacy, dissect the complexities of the voting process, touch on Giants coaching prospects, and share their most memorable NFL Thanksgiving moments. The show blends informed football analysis with personal anecdotes and playful banter, making it a quintessential slice of contemporary New York sports radio.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Eli Manning’s Hall of Fame Case & NFL Hall of Fame Voting

Timestamps: 02:12 – 17:12

• Eli’s Prospects & The Hall Process
  Gary Myers, drawing on his 15 years of voting experience, provides context on where Eli stands in the Hall of Fame race. He describes the current voting process, the impact of changes enacted after Deion Sanders’ comments, and explains why it’s tougher than ever for candidates to get in.

  "If Rivers gets in ahead of Eli, I kind of want to resign from the committee."
  — Alan Hahn (03:37)

  • Myers notes that while Eli’s 117-117 record is used against him, it fails to account for franchise dysfunction in his final years.

    "If Eli retired after his eighth season, he would have retired with two Super Bowl MVPs and a record of 69 and 50."
    — Gary Myers (04:40)

  • The show draws attention to how Eli’s poor record in his final years was a product of bad drafts, personnel decisions, and an eroded defense.

  "Since Eli retired, look at this dysfunction. So he caught the tail end."
  — Don La Greca (05:34)

  • Myers points out the disparity in perception and standards, comparing Eli to Drew Brees, noting both performance and playoff success.

    "I can make a case to you right now that Eli deserves it over Brees."
    — Gary Myers (08:45)

  • The hosts riff on how Eli’s nonchalance masks his competitive pride.

    “Outwardly, he's just going to let it... shrug his shoulders. But I know this is important to him.”
    — Gary Myers (09:23)

• Modern Voting Changes
  Recent changes to the voting process, largely inspired by Deion Sanders’ call for stricter standards, have reduced the number of yearly inductees, increasing candidate competition.

  "They're cannibalizing each other."
  — Gary Myers (11:25)

  • The dynamic between modern era player slots and separate coach/contributor/senior categories is explained.

Potential NY Giants Hall of Fame Bias

Timestamps: 16:29 – 18:45

• There’s a discussion about “New York bias” in Hall voting, with several Giants and Jets greats forced to wait extended periods for induction.

  "Is there a New York bias, too, when this is involved?"
  — Don La Greca (16:29)

  • Examples include Harry Carson, Carl Banks, and Tiki Barber, whose Hall credentials are dissected.

    "Tiki's last five years were as good as any running back’s five years in NFL history."
    — Gary Myers (17:37)

Giants Coaching Situation & Future Outlook

Timestamps: 18:45 – 22:45

• The gang pivots to current Giants issues: head coach job prospects, the role of continuity with the front office, and what’s needed for stability.

  "They need an adult in the room, they need a resume coach, somebody come in and has experience."
  — Don La Greca (19:47)

  • Myers feels strongly that the Giants need a head coach with NFL experience to reset the organization, rather than promoting from within.

    "You need to wipe it out and start over. You can't have any remnants except maybe if you want to keep a position coach."
    — Gary Myers (22:13)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

“The List”: Top 5 Most Memorable Thanksgiving NFL Moments

Timestamps: 25:41 – 35:28

• Don’s annual Thanksgiving Day “List” of the most memorable NFL Thanksgiving moments sparks debate:

  • #1: Leon Lett’s infamous snow fumble (Cowboys-Dolphins, 1993)
  • #2: The “Butt Fumble” (Jets, 2012)
  • #3: The Phil Luckett coin toss blunder (Steelers-Lions, 1998)
  • #4: Lawrence Taylor’s 97-yard interception return (Giants-Lions, 1982)
  • #5: Dave Williams’ overtime kickoff return (Bears-Lions, 1980)

  "The Butt Fumble... it lives forever. It was so embarrassing... the guy started in two championship games and it's still the first thing you think of." — Don La Greca (26:49)

• Hosts reminisce about their own Thanksgiving football memories and react to the chaotic nature of “memorable” versus “great” moments:

  "Think about the list... nothing was particularly good. In fact some of it was downright awful. A coin flip issue, a butt fumble. And then of course Leon Lett."
  — Peter Rosenberg (34:33)

Lighthearted Banter, Beer & YouTube Chat

Timestamps: 41:54 – 43:15

• The hosts riff with the YouTube audience about favorite (and regrettable) beers, microbrew fads, and the nostalgia of mid-90s American lagers.

  “You’d be cool and find something microbrew style. And you pretend to like it, and you realize, I don’t like it.”
  — Peter Rosenberg (42:34)

“Let’s Talk About It Tuesday” – Social Media & Disinformation

Timestamps: 43:16 – 47:52

• Callers participate in “Let’s Talk About It Tuesday.” One venting about rampant misinformation on social media, specifically false rumors about Paul O'Neill.

  “Why do we do this? Why do people not have anything better in life than just posting these things over and over again?”
  — Caller Griffin (43:29)

• The hosts reflect on the consequences of losing the unique credibility of Twitter’s blue check, and how it’s fueling fake news — poking fun at Elon Musk’s business decisions.

  "To get the $7, to ruin it, was this built-in thing that made it awesome... It destroyed the credibility."
  — Gary Myers (47:22)

Thanksgiving Football Stories & Memories

Timestamps: 48:15 – 49:20

• Caller Eric shares a personal story about the Leon Lett play happening just as his future in-laws arrived for Thanksgiving.

  "Leon Lett play happens, doorbell rings, first time they meet my parents... you couldn't have set up a crazier scene."
  — Eric, caller (48:19)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 02:12 – 17:12 — Eli Manning’s Hall of Fame Debate & Voting Mechanics
• 17:12 – 18:45 — Debating New York Hall of Fame Bias (Carson, Banks, Tiki, etc.)
• 18:45 – 22:45 — Giants Coaching Search & Organizational Direction
• 25:41 – 35:28 — Don’s Thanksgiving NFL “List” & Discussion of Memorable Moments
• 41:54 – 43:15 — Beer Nostalgia & Banter with YouTube Audience
• 43:16 – 47:52 — Social Media Misinformation & Loss of Blue Check Credibility
• 48:15 – 49:20 — Listener Thanksgiving Football Memory

Tone & Atmosphere

The episode is fast-paced, passionate, and loaded with both expertise and irreverent humor. Myers adds insider depth to the Hall of Fame discussion, while Don’s “List” inspires both laughter and nostalgia. The episode balances serious sports debate with signature New York attitude, inside jokes, and interactive audience engagement.

For Listeners Who Missed It

This episode is a quintessential showcase of NYC sports talk — detailed, opinionated, relatable, and unscripted. Football fans will love the Hall of Fame deep dive (especially on Eli), nostalgia for Thanksgiving games, and the candid honesty about the modern sports media landscape. Come for the analysis; stay for the banter and inside stories!